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Posted June 28,
2008
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Water savings assessed
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In all the deliberations about the Northern Integrated Supply Project,
a common complaint has been that the Army Corps of Engineers--and the
project applicant--didn't give enough credence to the benefits of water
conservation.
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Posted June 28,
2008
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Concern for osprey powers relocations
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It's not just retired people who are flocking to Larimer County to live.
In recent years, the county has also seen an increase in the number of
osprey nesting and spending the summer in the area.
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Posted June 28,
2008
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Boxelder project would remove 600-plus from floodplain
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Ever so slowly, the Boxelder Creek Stormwater Project is inching ahead.
Estimated to cost about $10 million, the project would remove more than
600 properties from the Boxelder Creek floodplain.
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Posted June 28,
2008
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Wellington, Rist Canyon donate equipment
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Two fire trucks from northern Larimer County have found good homes 225
miles away and will be put into service at fire departments recovering
from an April disaster.
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Posted June 28,
2008
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Poudre River hatchery celebrates 60 years ... and plays key role in restoring healthy fishery
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Contrary to fish tales being circulated, the Poudre River State Fish Hatchery
is alive and well.
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Posted June 28,
2008
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Residents flood hearings with comments on NISP
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As expected, turnout was large when the Army Corps of Engineers hosted
three public hearings on the Northern Integrated Supply Project in June.
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Posted June 28,
2008
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County, city seek grant for more northern trails
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This time next year hundreds of people will be enjoying the vistas and
wildlife of Red Mountain Open Space and Soapstone Prairie Natural Area
on nearly 45 miles of trails.
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Posted June 28,
2008
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Expanded county regulation unlikely to address Glade
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Any expanded oversight of major construction projects affecting Larimer
County probably wouldn't take effect in time to influence the decision-making
process on the proposed Glade Reservoir project.
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Posted June 28,
2008
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Don't dog the neighbors during days of summer
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Once upon a time, America's dogs were primarily rural dwellers, working
hard to protect family, farm and livestock. With the majority of today's
canine population sedately urbanite or suburbanite, old instincts in new
settings are causing problems.
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Posted June 28,
2008
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AmeriCorps comes full circle in Red Feather
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An AmeriCorps team of 10 specially trained firefighters has encamped at
the Dowdy Lake site in Red Feather Lakes. The mission of the team is to
provide the U.S. Forest Service with an extra team of foresters to provide
fuels reduction services and be on call for any fire that threatens the
area.
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Posted June 28,
2008
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Rustic demise torches Poudre Canyon tradition
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The close-knit Upper Poudre Canyon community suffered another death in
the family when the historic Rustic Resort was incinerated in a violent
blaze visible for miles just before dawn on June 1.
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Posted June 28,
2008
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Aphid herding: as sweet as manna from heaven
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If houses are sprouting on the grazing lands around you and you miss watching
the lazy meandering of cows across the meadow, take heart.
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Posted June 28,
2008
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Creativity, customer rapport required of tattoo artist
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Jacob "Jake" Doyle has been drawing for as long as he can remember. By
the time he was a teenager, he was committed to becoming a tattoo artist.
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Posted June 28,
2008
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Library district looks for name
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The Fort Collins Regional Library District wants a new name. To help
with that process, district officials are soliciting ideas from local people.
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